Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini
45 min.
16
65kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful twist on traditional crostini that combines the tangy flavors of green olives and creamy goat cheese. Perfectly suitable for vegetarians, this Green Olive and Goat Cheese Crostini is an exquisite appetizer that will impress your guests at any gathering. With its ready-in-45-minutes preparation, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish without breaking a sweat.

Imagine hosting a summer soirée in your backyard, where the aroma of grilled bread mingles with the refreshing scent of fresh herbs and citrus. This recipe features toasted baguette slices, brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, that are grilled to golden perfection. Each crunchy bite is then generously topped with a round of soft goat cheese that melts beautifully under the heat.

The pièce de résistance is the vibrant olive mixture infused with fennel seeds, garlic chives, and a hint of orange juice, offering a burst of flavor that dances on your palate. Not only is this dish visually stunning, but it also boasts a low calorie count of just 65 kcal per serving, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious snackers. Pair it with a chilled rosé for a sophisticated touch that complements the bold flavors, and you're set for an unforgettable culinary experience. Enjoy serving this crostini as a starter to your meals, or simply as a savory snack that will have everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • 16.5 inch crusty baguette 
  • tablespoon garlic clove thinly sliced
  • teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • ounce goat cheese fresh soft cut into 16 rounds)
  • cup oil-cured olives green packed pitted chopped (lightly )
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for brushing
  • tablespoon orange juice fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons orange zest finely grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Toast fennel seeds in small skillet overmedium-high heat until fragrant, shakingskillet occasionally, about 1 minute.
  2. Transfer seeds to medium bowl.
  3. Add olives,2 tablespoons oil, garlic chives, orangejuice, thyme, and orange peel to bowl andtoss to blend. Season to taste with saltand pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to roomtemperature before using.
  4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  5. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil. Grillon 1 side until golden, about 1 minute. Turnbread over; immediately top each slice with 1cheese round. Grill until bottoms are goldenand cheese softens slightly, about 1 minute.
  6. Transfer crostini to platter. Spoon olivemixture over and sprinkle with pepper.
  7. Garlic chives, alsoknown as Chinese chives, can be foundat Asian markets.
  8. On hot summerevenings, Jeanne likes to serve chilledrosé. It's delicious with the crostini andis also great paired with the Cornishgame hens. To find interesting wines,Jeanne often stops by her favorite localwine shop, Colorado Wine Company.The staff there turned her on to the
  9. Château du Rouët 2007 Côtes de Provence
  10. Rosé Cuvée Reservée Tradition ($13)that she's pouring tonight. The Grenache-Syrah blend has a fruity, elegant tasteand is rich enough to stand up to thebold flavors in this menu.

Nutrition Facts

Calories65kcal
Protein14.41%
Fat73.29%
Carbs12.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.42
Glycemic Load
0.98
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
1.8100000153417%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.13mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:64.64kcal
3.23%
Fat:5.38g
8.28%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.37%
Carbohydrates:2.03g
0.68%
Net Carbohydrates:1.58g
0.58%
Sugar:0.36g
0.4%
Cholesterol:4.89mg
1.63%
Sodium:187.2mg
8.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.76%
Copper:0.1mg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.01%
Phosphorus:31.9mg
3.19%
Vitamin A:157.98IU
3.16%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.06%
Calcium:25.87mg
2.59%
Iron:0.42mg
2.35%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.19%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.02%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.82%
Fiber:0.45g
1.8%
Vitamin C:1.37mg
1.66%
Vitamin K:1.45µg
1.38%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.28%
Folate:4.83µg
1.21%
Magnesium:4.47mg
1.12%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious